ADON - Assistant Director of Nursing SNF

Elderwood; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 183,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical impact

Leadership development

Support network

Career growth

Job summary

West Roxbury Health & Rehabilitation Center, part of Elderwood, is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) to lead the nursing team, strengthen clinical practice, and mentor staff. You'll collaborate with the Director of Nursing to ensure high-quality resident care, survey readiness, and regulatory compliance while supporting a compassionate, resident-centered environment.

This leadership role offers growth through Elderwood's clinical network and leadership academy, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited school.
• Must possess a current, active RN license in state.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in hospital/long-term care.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily nursing operations with the Director of Nursing.
• Supervise and mentor nursing staff; foster engagement and growth.
• Lead infection prevention and safety initiatives.
• Participate in audits, QA, and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Step in as DON when needed to ensure continuity of leadership and care.
• Support staffing, onboarding, and training for 24/7 coverage.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Infection control

Quality improvement

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Nursing degree

RN license

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

EHR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Lead with purpose. Strengthen clinical care. Grow with Elderwood. At West Roxbury Health & Rehabilitation Center, every member of our team plays an important role in creating a safe, supportive environment for the residents we serve. As an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON – RN), you'll help lead our nursing team, strengthen clinical practice, develop employees, and help ensure residents receive consistent, compassionate care. West Roxbury Health & Rehabilitation Center is a 76‑bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, providing Short‑Term Rehabilitation and Long‑Term Care. Our community also offers specialized support through hospice and respite care, allowing us to meet residents' needs across a range of care experiences. Our interdisciplinary team works together to provide personalized nursing care, rehabilitation services, and clinical support, while creating a welcoming environment focused on resident dignity, comfort, and quality of life. As ADON, you'll work closely with the Director of Nursing and Administrator to advance clinical priorities, support nursing employees, maintain survey readiness, and uphold regulatory standards. You'll have meaningful responsibility within the facility while also having access to an experienced network of clinical leaders and resources across the Elderwood organization. Your work will have a direct impact on both residents and the team members who care for them every day. Whether you're coaching a nurse, reinforcing clinical best practices, helping navigate a complex resident‑care concern, supporting a quality initiative, or partnering with nursing leadership on department priorities, you'll play an important role in strengthening clinical care and the resident experience. If you're an experienced RN who is organized, collaborative, accountable, and ready to take the next step in nursing leadership, this is an opportunity to join a team where your clinical expertise and leadership can make a meaningful difference.

Salary

$88,179 / hr - $104,910 / hr

Why Join Our Team?

At West Roxbury Health & Rehabilitation Center, our interdisciplinary team is committed to providing personalized care while creating an environment where employees can grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful difference.

As an ADON, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact both through day‑to‑day clinical leadership and by helping develop the people and practices that support exceptional resident care.

What We Offer

• Visible Clinical Impact: Help shape nursing practice, employee development, quality initiatives, and the resident experience.
• Facility Leadership Partnership: Work closely with the Director of Nursing and Administrator to address priorities and move clinical initiatives forward.
• Clinical Support Beyond the Facility: Benefit from the broader clinical leadership and resources of Elderwood Administrative Services.
• Leadership Development: Strengthen the skills and experience needed to advance into future Director of Nursing and senior clinical leadership opportunities.
• Supportive, Interdisciplinary Team Environment: Collaborate with professionals across nursing, rehabilitation, social services, dietary, activities, and other departments working toward a shared goal of exceptional resident care.
• Meaningful Work: See the direct connection between strong nursing leadership, employee success, and better outcomes for residents.

Lead With Support Behind You

At Elderwood, facility nursing leaders are accountable for clinical performance—but they are not expected to lead in isolation. Our facility clinical teams receive support from Elderwood Administrative Services, including organization-wide clinical leadership from the Chief Nursing Officer and an assigned Regional Nurse Consultant who serves as a consistent resource to facility leaders.The Regional Nurse Consultant partners with the Director of Nursing, ADON, Administrator, and clinical team to provide guidance, share best practices, help navigate complex challenges, and support priorities related to quality, regulatory readiness, clinical operations, and nursing leadership development. This structure gives you the opportunity to lead locally at West Roxbury Health & Rehabilitation Center while benefiting from the experience, perspective, and resources of a larger clinical organization.

Build the Next Stage of Your Nursing Leadership Career

Elderwood is committed to identifying and developing the next generation of clinical leaders. Nurses who demonstrate strong performance, leadership potential, and an interest in future Director of Nursing opportunities may be considered for advanced development experiences, including Widener University's Director of Nursing Leadership Academy. Designed for current and aspiring DONs, the 12-week academy combines online learning, leadership coaching, faculty mentorship, and in-person applied workshops. Its curriculum addresses the practical demands of nursing leadership, including communication, decision‑making, team development, retention, financial fundamentals, strategic planning, and change management. As an ADON, you'll have the opportunity to build practical leadership experience today while preparing for greater responsibility tomorrow. If you're ready to grow your clinical leadership career, Elderwood offers an environment where your potential can be recognized, developed, and supported.

Be the Clinical Leader Your Team Can Count On.

Strong nursing leadership creates stronger teams, more consistent clinical practice, and better outcomes for residents.

Join the team at West Roxbury Health & Rehabilitation Center and take the next step in your nursing leadership career with Elderwood.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do as Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) Position:

• Partner with the Director of Nursing to oversee daily nursing operations and ensure exceptional resident outcomes.
• Supervise and develop nursing staff - fostering engagement, accountability, and professional growth.
• Serve as Infection Control Preventionist, leading compliance and safety initiatives.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Step in as Director of Nursing when needed to ensure continuity of leadership and care.
• Support staffing, onboarding, and training - helping maintain 24‑hour nursing coverage and high‑quality service.

Qualifications

What You'll Need as Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) Position:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a degree in Nursing from an accredited school.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as in state.
• Baccalaureate degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of the needs of geriatric complex care requiring long term care, the principles of management, supervision, organizational behavior and structure, and communication systems.
• A physical examination and/or evidence from a physician indicating free of communicable disease to be available upon employment.
• Must be in good physical and mental health.
• Ability to work independently or part of a group.
• Effectively communicate with others.
• If expected to drive company vehicle- must have valid driver's license with good driving record and be at least 21 years of age. (In order to comply with company Driving Standards P&P).
• Must have, as a minimum, 2 years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long‑term care facility, or other related health care facility.
• Previous long‑term care experience is desirable.
• Computer knowledge preferred.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.